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Iran Summons Emirati Envoy to Condemn UAE Killing of Its Fishermen

The chargé d'affaires of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry over the UAE coast guard’s move to shoot at a number of Iranian fishing boats and the seizure of one of them in the Persian Gulf on August 17, 2020.

Iran’s Defence Power Poses No Threat to Neighbours: Rouhani

The Iranian president has reiterated that the Islamic Republic pursues a defence and deterrence strategy which poses no threat to any country in the region, especially Iran’s neighbours.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Nature of Nishapur

Nishapur is an ancient city located on the road connecting Tehran to the holy city of Mashhad, some 120 km from the latter.

Iran May Buy Russian Vaccine for COVID-19 If Approved by WHO

Iranian President's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi has unveiled plans for the purchase of any coronavirus vaccine approved by the World Health Organization, saying the new vaccine developed by Russia could be an option.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 20

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, August 20, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Unveils ‘Soleimani’ Ballistic Missile with Range of 1,400km

Iran’s Defence Ministry has unveiled a surface-to-surface ballistic missile, named after the late IRGC commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, with a range of 1,400 kilometres.

Iran’s Zarif Congratulates Omani Counterpart on Taking Office

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has congratulated his new Omani counterpart on taking office.

‘Neither Tankers Nor Oil Cargo Seized by US Belong to Iran’

The Iranian president’s chief of staff says none of the oil tankers that have been recently confiscated by the US belongs to Iran, noting that their cargo had been already sold.

US Bid to Trigger Snapback Mechanism Lacks Legal Basis: Iran

The US’ threat to activate a return of the UN sanctions against Tehran by triggering a mechanism in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal has no legal basis as Washington has already pulled out of the JCPOA, the Iranian president’s chief of staff has underlined.

Iran Says Planning to Launch 5 New Satellites by March 2021

Iran’s minister of communication and information technology has unveiled plans for the launch of five new homegrown satellites by the end of the current Iranian year.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 20,000

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 153 more patients have died of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 20,125.

How to Mentally Cope with Isolation

Much like countless other nations around the world, Iran is facing an unprecedented health crisis thanks to the current global pandemic. While infection rates and deaths are much lower when compared to some other western regions, it is impossible to deny that this situation is having a very real impact upon the daily lifestyles of countless citizens.

Top Iranian, Afghan Diplomats Discuss Peace Process

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and caretaker of the Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan, Mohammad Haneef Atmar, have discussed various issues, including the Afghan peace process.

US Not Allowed to Use ‘Snapback’ Mechanism against Iran: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the United States is not legally authorized to trigger the so-called “snapback” mechanism to reinstate UN sanctions against Iran.

Iran’s Only Baby Chimp Survives Premature Birth, Poor Health

Baran is the only baby chimpanzee in Iran whose life was saved by a veterinarian right after its premature delivery and is now kept at Eram Zoo in the capital, Tehran.

1953 Iranian Coup Symbol of US Irresponsible Interference: Tehran

A senior Iranian official says the 1953 Iranian coup d'état symbolized the Untied States’ interference in other countries’ affairs.

Rouhani’s Administration to Release Annual Economic Road Map

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his administration has come up with a road map to economy for the final year of his tenure.

Iran Says Chance of Success Scant for Putin-Proposed Summit

The spokesperson for the Iranian government says a seven-way online summit of the UN Security Council permanent members, Germany and Iran, proposed by the president of Russia, is unlikely to produce results as the US government lacks any sincere intention.

Days of US as Superpower Numbered: Iran FM

The Iranian foreign minister says the era of the US acting as a superpower is gone as indicated by its failure to mobilize UN Security Council members to approve its anti-Iran resolution.

US Bogged Down in Self-Created Quagmire in Afghanistan: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has dismissed as sheer lie the claim made by certain American media that other countries have paid bounties to Taliban for killing US troops in Afghanistan.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Says 300,000 COVID-19 Patients Have Recovered

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman says 300,881 coronavirus patients have recovered from the disease so far or been discharged from the hospital.

Can CBD Help Treat Cannabis Use Disorder?

Can CBD be used to treat Cannabis Use Disorder? The results of a recent controlled double-blind study suggest that CBD may, indeed, help in the cessation of problematic marijuana usage.

No Obstacle to Development of Strategic Arms in Iran: DM

Defence Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami has given an assurance that Tehran faces no infrastructural hurdle in manufacturing strategic weapons inside the country.